Before I start saying things about some Christian men who have become sedentary, meek, afraid to speak up, ready to let someone else do the difficult confrontations, and scared to communicate with other men when conflict arises, I readily admit I was in those categories and in some cases, I still struggle to step up … Continue reading CHRISTIAN MEN OF TODAY PART 2
CHRISTIAN MEN OF TODAY
Are we measuring up to His standards The men of scripture were a different bread of the men today. In the Old Testament, there were men like Able and Abraham. Including David, Joseph, and Moses. We can’t forget Sampson and his fall from grace. Trials, hardships, disappointments, and a variety of struggles followed these men … Continue reading CHRISTIAN MEN OF TODAY
MENDING FENCES
MENDING FENCES, SHOULD WE? I will make a long story short, which I usually do not do because the results of the story are more important than the story. About three months ago, at a bible study I attended, a brother in Christ was running down the pastor at the church I attend in front … Continue reading MENDING FENCES
Repentance Forgiveness and Reconciliation Part 3
Do we have to forgive? Again, that is an easy question if the sin against us is minor. But there are extreme circumstances of unimaginable serious sins committed on people that seem to negate or make exception to the command to forgive others. In our humanness, and even within some cultures, we are led to … Continue reading Repentance Forgiveness and Reconciliation Part 3
Repentance, Forgiveness and Reconciliation Part 2
REPENT What is genuine repentance? Genuine repentance is a gift from God and can only be received when the truth of the sin is acknowledged (2 timothy 2:24-26). And repentance is not an attitude that states I have to do it or forced to but rather a heartfelt, sorrowful response to the conviction of sin (2 … Continue reading Repentance, Forgiveness and Reconciliation Part 2
Repentance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation
Introduction Repentance, Forgiveness and Reconciliation Part 1 There has been a lot of discussion and disagreement concerning repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation and whether or nor we have to comply with these commands. For those of us who have not had any major or serious occurrences in our lives that require these three situations to be performed … Continue reading Repentance, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation
Antinomy
I have had the discussion many times with fellow Christians: “God controls our lives and everything we do!” “No, He doesn’t!” Personally, I believe that God is in control but He is not controlling. I believe this because of the scriptures I have read and the opinion that God does not orchestrate the evil that … Continue reading Antinomy
Scars
SCARS in your life I was watching a program where a man had scars on his stomach from a rodeo injury and was very subconscious about them and did not want anyone to see them or talk about them. After learning about the scars and his reluctance to talk about them a friend made a … Continue reading Scars
Don’t Kill the Messenger
Don’t kill the messenger The phrase “don’t kill the messenger” is an idiom that means not to blame or harm the person who is delivering bad or unwelcome news. Many times we do kill the messenger (figuratively) if we don’t like what they say or believe. We kill them by ignoring them, ending the friendship with them, … Continue reading Don’t Kill the Messenger
WHY ARE PEOPLE ARE GIVING UP CHURCH
For Many Reasons The first point I want to make clear is that the church will be here till the end of times and no one can stop it or dismantle it. Matthew 16:18 states “And I tell you that you are Peter and on this rock (Jesus) I will build my church, and the gates … Continue reading WHY ARE PEOPLE ARE GIVING UP CHURCH
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